Need new tire
Road Warrior
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From: Mission,BC.Canada
RE: Need new tire
I got 21,000 miles out of my stock 21 inch.I ride hard and my daily rout has lots of curves.If you don't adjust your tire pressure on a regular basis,tread life will be short.You will get better grip from Avon and Metzler but the stock tire will last longer.
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From: Boynton Beach, FloriDuh
RE: Need new tire
I came across this site that seems to have pretty good prices on the ME880's.
http://www.parts411.com/acbasp/store...HON-C7627.aspx
http://www.parts411.com/acbasp/store...HON-C7627.aspx
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From: Boynton Beach, FloriDuh
RE: Need new tire
ORIGINAL: Biker Trash
Sounds like you were not watchin the tire pressures. I got over 12000 out of my 21" dunlap.
Sounds like you were not watchin the tire pressures. I got over 12000 out of my 21" dunlap.
I have noticed that it seems that the majority of people who get the poor mileage live in the southern part of the US. I suspect the higher asphalt temps. combined with the small contact area of the 21" has a lot to due with the shorter tire life. Just my guess.
RE: Need new tire
ORIGINAL: Jsalinger
I happen to like the Avon Venom X Tires best. I had the stock Dunlop's on my 2005 and I also have a 21" Front and 16 rear. I put the 160 on the rear, doesn't rub at all, and in my opinion changes the look of the back of the bike quite a bit. The Avons seem to be wearing great and have felt solid through many different weather conditions, except i have never ridden my bike in snow or ice, I do live in Sunny Southern California.
I happen to like the Avon Venom X Tires best. I had the stock Dunlop's on my 2005 and I also have a 21" Front and 16 rear. I put the 160 on the rear, doesn't rub at all, and in my opinion changes the look of the back of the bike quite a bit. The Avons seem to be wearing great and have felt solid through many different weather conditions, except i have never ridden my bike in snow or ice, I do live in Sunny Southern California.
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From: Connecticut
RE: Need new tire
I am running Michelin Commanders. So far, I like them a lot. At lower speeds, they don't feel much different that the Dunlops I was running before, but on the highway my sense is that they offer a better ride. Not sure how long they will last, but others tell me they last as long as Dunlops. Dealer says folks have been liking them. For cost, they were a tad less than Dunlops but that didn't drive my decision. I liked the looks of the tread and their proving history on the track. I guess they've been common metrics for a while now.
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From: Southeast Wisconsin
RE: Need new tire
I'm on stock dunlops and I have 8,000 miles on my bike and still have alot of tire left which is cool.
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From: Houston area
RE: Need new tire
I just pulled a 21 " Dunlop off the front of my Deuce at 5900 miles it looked new. Needed new rear to correct a leak and went with 880 Metzelers. They do ride a bit better, do not wander in road ruts. It actually took about 100 miles to become accustomed to the lighter more responsive steering. I rode in rain today for the first time and although I do not push it on wet road it did feel better planted whereas the Dunlops felt slippery when wet. Be glad you have Sportster as rear Deuce was very $$$. I had Metzelers on my 97 1200 and felt good. Avons or Metzeler are known to be better ...lose the Dunlops and you will be glad...well worth the small price difference. I am scratching my head about your front tire rapid wear.....John
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From: Graham, NC
RE: Need new tire
Obviously there is a lot to be said for road conditions, riding style, enviornment, etc...
I have about 6800 miles on the original Dunlops and the front is still good to go, but the back is getting low on tread. I'll be replacing it soon.
I have about 6800 miles on the original Dunlops and the front is still good to go, but the back is getting low on tread. I'll be replacing it soon.